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by TheDoctor4
Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: How to Paint cut MDF?
Replies: 5
Views: 4089

Re: How to Paint cut MDF?

Hi All

Have you seen our project on how to prepare and paint MDF as this gives a good run down on the process: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/mdf.htm
by TheDoctor4
Thu May 22, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: Renewable Energy Forum
Topic: Installing Solar Panels on a Flat Garage Roof
Replies: 4
Views: 9521

Re: Installing Solar Panels on a Flat Garage Roof

Hi,

Unfortunately no, you won't be able to do this. You will need to lay a new cable. Remember, you will need to get the system signed off by an MCS qualified installer in order to qualify for the feed in tariff.

Hope this helps

Kind Regards
by TheDoctor4
Tue May 20, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: calling self-builders - questionaire
Replies: 3
Views: 2448

Re: calling self-builders - questionaire

Hi Steveoboy

Thanks for coming back and glad the dissertation went. Fantastic, we would be very interested to see journal summary

Kind Regards

DIY Doctor
by TheDoctor4
Fri May 09, 2014 8:43 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: How to Get Straight Line for Brickwork - Any Tools Please
Replies: 4
Views: 4253

Re: How to Get Straight Line for Brickwork - Any Tools Please

Hi Bouba

There are a few products on the market at present - some good, some bad. One that we looked at and reviewed a while ago is pretty good and we have a review on it which can be found here, see what you think: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/product-rev ... -tools.htm

Hope this helps!
by TheDoctor4
Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Wet Rot on Rim Joist
Replies: 2
Views: 2510

Re: Wet Rot on Rim Joist

Greetings All

Just an update to this post - we now have a couple of projects that may be of some use for any others that are interested in this topic:
https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/dr ... gnosis.htm
and
https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/dr ... repair.htm
by TheDoctor4
Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Wet rot
Replies: 6
Views: 2506

Re: Wet rot

Hi All

Just an update to any viewers of this post - we now have a dry rot and wet rot diagnosis and treatment project that may be of some use: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/dr ... gnosis.htm
by TheDoctor4
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Heavy duty Timber bench seat
Replies: 3
Views: 6401

Re: Heavy duty Timber bench seat

Hi All A quick update to this post - we have recently published a new project page all about how to use the Simpson Strong Tie work bench kit to build your own work bench. This system can also be used for building shelving units and also possibly a heavy duty bench, with a little imagination - have ...
by TheDoctor4
Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Shelf to hold a 180 litre fishtank. Advice needed please.
Replies: 9
Views: 7591

Re: Shelf to hold a 180 litre fishtank. Advice needed please.

Hi All Just a quick note to say and update to this post for any future viewers - we have just produced a project page showing how to build a work bench using the Simpson Strong Tie work bench system. Although this project focuses on work benches the Simpson product can also be used to construct stur...
by TheDoctor4
Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fitting shleves to lightweight breeze blocks
Replies: 3
Views: 5502

Re: Fitting shleves to lightweight breeze blocks

Hi All Just a bit of an update to this post - we have just produced a new project page on how to build a work bench using the Simpson Strong Tie work bench kit. Although this project page is geared towards a work bench, the work bench kit itself can be used to build a very sturdy shelving unit, idea...
by TheDoctor4
Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Removing the Cupboard Under the Stairs - Advice Needed
Replies: 1
Views: 5802

Re: Removing the Cupboard Under the Stairs - Advice Needed

Hi

In order to upload images we have some info on the following links:

how-to-add-images-to-posts-t34236.html
how-to-resize-images-t34234.html

Kind Regards
by TheDoctor4
Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:40 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Plumbers Training School - Some Advice and Assistance Required
Replies: 3
Views: 2151

Re: Plumbers Training School - Some Advice and Assistance Required

HI Guys Apologies for the difficulties with resizing images - To avoid going off-topic for this thread, Greengrass if you could drop me a mail on web@diydoctor.org.uk with any info concerning the difficulties you have had resizing images I will look into it for you and see if I can organise a better...
by TheDoctor4
Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: DPC Completely Missing in a Section of the Back Wall
Replies: 4
Views: 3014

Re: DPC Completely Missing in a Section of the Back Wall

Hi

You might find our Damp Proof Injection project helpful also

Kind Regards

The Doc
by TheDoctor4
Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:00 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: External Damp Where Wall Meets Floor - Damp Seems To Be Coming From Under Roof
Replies: 3
Views: 2531

Re: External Damp Where Wall Meets Floor - Damp Seems To Be Coming From Under Roof

Hi gavski

Apologies, was just trying to get your posts as much exposure as possible and deducted from the initial post that your issue was possibly stemming from the roof area?

Kind Regards

DIY Doctor
by TheDoctor4
Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: i much materials i need for a french drain?
Replies: 1
Views: 3260

Re: How much materials are needed for a French drain?

Please see our drainage projects section. It includes a couple of French drain-related articles as well as a number of related guides.
by TheDoctor4
Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:21 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: builder lined my french drain completely with concrete!
Replies: 4
Views: 5730

Re: builder lined my french drain completely with concrete!

For readers looking for related advice please see our drainage DIY how to projects pages which are targeted at the most common drains-related questions we get here at DIY Doctor.

We also have a specific project page for anybody wishing to install a French drain.
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